Named as the happiest place to live in Merseyside in recent study, Southport is a beautiful and popular holiday spot.
The historic town in Sefton, which was named as one of Rightmove’s UK coastal hotspots last year, is thought to have inspired Napoleon Bonaparte to build the tree-lined boulevards of the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
From prestigious golf tournemants to stunning floral displays, Southport has hosted many events over the years. LiverpoolWorld have complied a gallery of Southport over the years, dating back to the 19th century.
1. Southport in years gone by
A print showing an ariel view of Southport. Estimated to be between 1890-1900. Photo: Photochrom Print Collection
2. Southport in years gone by
Members of the Albatross swimming club exercising at Southport open air sea-bathing lake. Photo: Topical Press Agency/Getty Images
3. Southport in years gone by
Christmas shoppers on Lord Street, Southport circa 1931. Photo: Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images
4. Southport in years gone by
A crowd of spectators watch as Bridget Newell of Great Britain hits off the fairway to the 6th green during the Women’s Amateur Golf Championship on 15th May 1936 at the Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club. Photo: Getty Images